Tag Archive: Budgeting

What Drives a Home’s Price?

March 17, 2026 By Jada Porter Custom Homes, Newsletter, Value and Costs

Solving the Price Puzzle

November 19, 2025 By Jada Porter Blog, Custom Home Builders Bend OR, Custom Homes, Newsletter, Portland Custom Homes, Value and Costs, Willamette Valley Custom Homes

How Much Will It Cost to Build a Custom Home?

June 30, 2025 By Jada Porter Blog, Newsletter, Value and Costs

One of the most common questions from potential clients is, “What’s the per-square-foot cost of your custom homes?” While this... Read More

How to Maintain Your Budget When Building a New Home

January 24, 2025 By Jada Porter Blog

Control costs to stay within your budget and avoid surprises during construction. No one likes cost overruns or unexpected expenses... Read More

Making Sense of Allowances

May 21, 2024 By Jada Porter Blog, Newsletter, Value and Costs

For best results, narrow down the options up front Allowances—that is, budgeting general costs for items before the specific items... Read More

Built for Success

April 19, 2024 By Jada Porter Blog, Construction Changes, Custom Home Builders Bend OR, Custom Homes, Newsletter, Oregon Coast Homes, Oregon Timber Frame Homes, Portland Custom Homes, Value and Costs, Willamette Valley Custom Homes

Quality homes and satisfied customers don’t happen by accident. The best home builders have systems to ensure those outcomes. If... Read More